Time management – Effective prioritizing for freelancers is the name of an article at http://freelanceswitch.com, written by Steven Snell. It is an great article about freelancers who have to manage their time. Of course it is also applicable for project managers.
Steven gives the following reasons for prioritizing:
- Steven functions far more effective with a list of tasks for each day and each week;
- he has to prioritize as he determines how to allocate his time for each task;
- effective prioritizing is necessary in order to maximize efficiency and productivity;
- he explains the difference between important and urgent, necessary to find a balance that allows to complete the most urgent and important tasks.
According to Steven Snell the following factors are to consider when determining priority:
- deadline;
- consequences;
- stage of development;
- pay
- client
- your word
Steven Snell has the following tips for planning your time:
- break your projects down into smaller steps; (see also my PBS & PFD templates…..)
- prepare ahead of time;
- review;
- estimate time requirements;
- know your strong times;
- follow your moods when appropriate
The full article can be read at: http://freelanceswitch.com/productivity/effective-prioritizing-for-freelancers/. It is worth reading! Perhaps it can also help the Swedish people in better doing their projects.
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